Gilford firefighters, along with help from neighboring towns, were called to the crash around 10:30 p.m. where two boats colliding just south of the Governor's Island bridge.

Fire officials say four victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of injuries ranging from fractured bones to possible internal injuries. They were also placed on backboards due to the force of the collision, according to fire department officials.

The fifth person, Barry Myers, 50, of Dracut, MA, refused treatment. After further investigation, Myers was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated.

Myers was the operator of the 1989 12-foot Chaparral powerboat carrying the four others.

The second boat was being operated by Brenda Stowe, 50, of Gilford, NH. Stowe was driving a 2003 26-foot Formula powerboat.

The crash happened in the area of Lake Winnipesaukee between Governor's Island and the Dockham Shore Road area of Gilford, just south of the bridge that carries Summit Avenue.

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